Well the racing season has come to a close, and it appears just in time. Since last night the rear end of my Losi 8ight buggy started making loud grinding noises, then came to a complete halt.
After about three or four gallons on the truck, the rear ring and pinon rears are shot. So this will be my first fixing project during the off season. However it sounds like it’s a bigger deal then it really is. However in order to prevent this from happening next year. I may have to take on a better preventive maintenance program. Since a simple change of the flanged bearings would have prevented this issue.
This year I was very impressed with the way the Losi drove. It was very quick and easy to handle. The only thing I did not really like was that it was wearing tires like mad. However, I attribute this to the track I was driving on which was very hard and almost like cement.
I’m still decided if I’ll change rides this winter or not. There is a newer version out that addresses some of the durability and enhances response. I bought that these upgrades would make much difference to me, since I’m still working on getting to the high intermediate driver level.